Which of the following is an example of harassment behavior?

• A. Mutually respectful dialogue
• B. Professional feedback
• C. Un-welcomed sexual advances
• D. Social invitation

Answer: (C)

Harassment is conduct that is unwelcome and creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Un-welcomed sexual advances embody this because they are attempts to pursue sexual behavior after the other person has indicated disinterest or boundaries. The key element is that the behavior is not invited and is unwanted, making the environment uncomfortable or unsafe for the person targeted.

Mutually respectful dialogue, professional feedback, and social invitations described in a neutral, voluntary way are not harassment. They involve appropriate, consensual interactions that don’t pressure someone into unwanted sexual or hostile behavior. When these interactions are respectful and appropriate, they fit normal professional or social communication rather than harassment.